Dental crowns are made of ...
Dental crowns are most often made of gold or
porcelain. Crowns also can be made of stainless steel, but those
crowns are often temporary and not designed for long-term wear.
Porcelain crowns usually are built on a metal base, which fits snugly over the
natural tooth. We will choose a porcelain that matches the color of your
natural teeth.
Porcelain crowns usually are so carefully matched in color, they cannot be
distinguished from your natural teeth. Many people choose porcelain crowns
for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.
New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic"
crowns in some cases. They have a beautiful life-like appearance and
short-term studies support their success, with long-term trials ongoing.
Crowns also can be made of all gold. Some people prefer not to use gold
because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance. At the same
time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic issue is
not a big one.
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